Football Fans: United Adds 100+ Flights to and From CFB Hubs

According to a study done by United Airlines, more than 80% of avid college football fans said they anticipated traveling to see a game this season.¹

Now, just in time for the college football season, United is adding new connections for fans to have better options to see their favorite teams play.

Here’s what you need to know!

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United Adds Flights in Time for College Football Season
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United Adds Flights in Time for College Football Season

United is adding new connections for college football fans to nearly 50 away games by adding more than 120 flights to its schedule this fall.

Tickets are now on sale via the United.com site and the United mobile app.

United Boeing 787 Dreamliner at LAX — Some of the biggest names in college football are getting increased service from United. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

“We’re flying nonstop to some of the most historic football towns in the country, including South Bend, Columbus and Baton Rouge, and also significantly expanding our service on the West Coast to help more PAC 12 fans travel to cheer on their teams,” said Michael Weeks, United’s managing director of domestic schedule development and publication.

There are more than a whopping 120 flights being added to United’s schedule, and you can take a look at the complete list. Here are some of the most exciting flights featuring college football’s biggest rivals:

Game Date	Teams	Flights Available	Direct, Round-trip Flight Offered Between
September 10	University of Alabama at University of Texas Austin	September 9-11	Birmingham (BHM) and Austin (AUS)
September 17	University of Oklahoma at University of Nebraska-Lincoln	September 16-18	Oklahoma City (OKC) and Lincoln (LNK)
October 8	University of Tennessee at Louisiana State University	October 7-9	Knoxville (TYS) and Baton Rouge (BTR)
November 26	University of Notre Dame at University of Southern California	November 25-27	South Bend (SBN) and Los Angeles (LAX)

Hot Tip: Learn how to earn and redeem United MileagePlus miles on flights with United!

Final Thoughts

Many college football fans will likely be traveling to cheer on their favorite teams this season, but there’s no reason you can’t take advantage of the new flights, even if you aren’t a sports fan. Take a look at the full list of dates and flights added and root for your favorite football team (or take advantage of the increased service!)